Mack Gordon
Mack Gordon (born Morris Gittler; June 21, 1904 – February 28, 1959) was an American composer and lyricist for the stage and film. He was nominated for the best original song Oscar nine times in 11 years, including five consecutive years between 1940 and 1944, and won the award once, for "You'll Never Know". That song has proved among his most enduring, and remains popular in films and television commercials to this day. "At Last" is another of his best-known songs. |
Birth and Death Data: Born June 21, 1904 (Warsaw), Died February 28, 1959 (New York City)
Date Range of DAHR Recordings: 1927 - 1947
Roles Represented in DAHR: lyricist, songwriter, composer
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Recordings (Results 126-150 of 305 records)
| Company | Matrix No. | Size | First Recording Date | Title | Primary Performer | Description | Role | Audio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victor | PBS-09575 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | The loveliness of you | Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09578 | 10-in. | 7/7/1937 | Afraid to dream | Benny Goodman Orchestra ; Betty Van | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09594 | 10-in. | 7/14/1937 | Danger! Love at work | Maxine Grey ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09795 | 10-in. | 11/8/1937 | I want to be in Winchell's column | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-09796 | 10-in. | 11/8/1937 | Sweet someone | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-011322 | 10-in. | 7/15/1937 | The loveliness of you | Joan Brooks ; Jolly Coburn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-011323 | 10-in. | 7/15/1937 | Afraid to dream | Joan Brooks ; Jolly Coburn Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-011656 | 10-in. | 8/5/1937 | Afraid to dream | Norman, Cloutier ; Jean Sablon | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-011657 | 10-in. | 8/5/1937 | J'ai peur de rever | Norman, Cloutier ; Jean Sablon | Male vocal solo, with orchestra | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-013881 | 10-in. | 9/28/1937 | I've got my heart set on you | Wingy Manone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-013885 | 10-in. | 9/28/1937 | Laugh your way through life | Wingy Manone Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-015561 | 10-in. | 10/27/1937 | I want to be in Winchell's column | Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal trio | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-015562 | 10-in. | 10/27/1937 | Sweet someone | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-015838 | 10-in. | 11/5/1937 | I've got my heart set on you | Larry Clinton Orchestra ; Bea Wain | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-017087 | 10-in. | 11/19/1937 | Be a good sport | Jimmy Ray ; Southern Serenaders Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-017444 | 10-in. | 12/1/1937 | Sweet as a song | Carmen Lombardo ; Guy Lombardo ; Royal Canadians | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-017460 | 10-in. | 12/3/1937 | Sweet as a song | Al Bowlly Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-018132 | 10-in. | 1/10/1938 | In old Chicago | Dick Stabile Orchestra ; Burt Shaw | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-019348 | 10-in. | 6/22/1938 | Meet the beat of my heart | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | PBS-019349 | 10-in. | 6/22/1938 | What do you know about love | Ozzie Nelson Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-021175 | 10-in. | 3/16/1938 | An old straw hat | Bunny Berigan Orchestra ; Gail Reese | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-021434 | 10-in. | 3/11/1938 | An old straw hat | Frank Dailey ; Howard DuLany ; Stop and Go Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-023207 | 10-in. | 5/11/1938 | Where in the world | Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-023208 | 10-in. | 5/11/1938 | In any language | Bob Allen ; Hal Kemp Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with male vocal solo | songwriter | |
| Victor | BS-023250 | 10-in. | 5/19/1938 | In any language | Shep Fields ; Phyllis Kenny ; Rippling Rhythm Orchestra | Jazz/dance band, with female vocal solo | songwriter |
Citation
Discography of American Historical Recordings, s.v. "Gordon, Mack," accessed April 18, 2024, https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
Gordon, Mack. (2024). In Discography of American Historical Recordings. Retrieved April 18, 2024, from https://adp.library.ucsb.edu/names/105071.
"Gordon, Mack." Discography of American Historical Recordings. UC Santa Barbara Library, 2024. Web. 18 April 2024.
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Wikipedia: Mack Gordon
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LCNAR: Gordon, Mack, 1904-1959 - http://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n85248159
Wikidata: Mack Gordon - http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q743189
VIAF: http://viaf.org/viaf/27250328
MusicBrainz: Mack Gordon - https://musicbrainz.org/artist/5d323d50-963b-456a-b4af-464c9e9e2f81
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